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Developed by a team of world-leading dental specialists in TMD and Orofacial Pain, to meet the guidelines of the Commission of Dental Accreditation; the National Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine; and the American Academy of Orofacial Pain, this new curriculum meets industry requirements for U.S. and Canadian dentists.

Full Course

Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD): Understanding Diagnosis, Prevention & Management

  • 16 ADA CERP CE credit hours

  • 12 hours of instruction

  • 168 lessons

Core Course

Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) Core Course for CE

  • 5 ADA CERP CE credit hours

  • 5 hours of instruction

  • 75 lessons

For Professional Healthcare Organizations

Contact us to learn about offering TMD CE courses as a benefit for your members.

Course Reviews

““Excellent course with every lesson reinforcing the idea that holistic understanding of all patients in the profession of Dentistry is very important and can lead to innovative solutions for patients in TMD pain.””

““Each module of this course has added another layer to my understanding of how to help my patients with temporomandibular disorders, enabling me to care for them with evidence-based clarity and precision.””

““I thoroughly enjoyed this course. I was provided with a broader understanding of TMD and orofacial pain. I will transform my approach to patient care with more effective care, empathy, and knowledge.””

““This course has taught me that addressing TMD and orofacial pain conditions requires a multidisciplinary approach, inspiring me to think beyond conventional occlusal treatment.””

Course Director

Dr. James Fricton

Meet Dr. James Fricton, an Orofacial Pain Specialist who is world-renown for his research, teaching and patient care in relieving and preventing chronic pain and opioid use. He is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota and a Board-Certified Pain Specialist at the Minnesota Head and Neck Pain Clinic. His goal is to bridge the gap in dental and medical fields to improve understanding of preventive, diagnostic and treatment options for TMD and orofacial pain.

Introduction to the Course

Dr. Fricton

Course Faculty

  • Dr. James Fricton DDS, MS

    Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota

  • Dr. Jeff Okeson DMD

    Dean, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry

  • Dr. Hong Chen DDS, MS

    Assistant Professor, University of Iowa

  • Dr. Janey Prodoehl PT, PhD

    Physical Therapy Institute, Midwestern University

  • Dr. Kathleen Sluka RPT, PhD

    Professor of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Iowa

  • Dr. Shad Smith PhD

    Assistant Professor in Anesthesiology, Duke University

  • Dr. Lee Ann Brady DMD

    Executive Director The Pankey Institute

  • Dr. Robert Hasel DDS

    Associate Dean Emeritus Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine